Links to Related Websites
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This page contains links to sites and newsletters that you may like to see.
Please feel free to email us suggesting any websites you would like to see added to this list.

News from China (in English)	Information about China
Working in China	NZ Government sites
Chinese language resources	Chinese in New Zealand
Our sister organisations	Business
Education	Sister Cities

 

News from China	See also our Live Newswire with news about China updated every 15 minutes China Daily On-line version of China's English language newspaper South China Morning Post Independent Hong Kong Daily with good coverage on China. China News Includes archive articles from China Today. Inside China Peoples Daily Online
Working in China	Hua Nan Women's College, Fujian This college is highly recommended for foreign teachers by NZCFS friend Derek Patton Teach in China The Teach in China website offers opportunities for New Zealand teachers at several universities in Liaoning, China.
Chinese language	Chinese Language Association (This is an email link - they don't have a website yet) The Aim of the Association is to promote in New Zealand the learning, teaching and use of the Chinese language, as well as translating and interpreting from and into Chinese, in order to meet individual, community and national needs. The Association is established: To foster in New Zealand appropriate training in the skills of teaching the Chinese language and of translating and interpreting from and into Chinese. To promote the study of the Chinese Language and Culture in New Zealand To support language maintenance for all Chinese groups in New Zealand To work in cooperation with other organisations with similar objects, including academic organisations, educational institutions, educational policy qualifications and teacher registration organisations, teachers' organisations, Chinese community organisations, organisations for translators and Interpreters, New Zealand Government organisations, economic and trade organisations working in regions with Chinese-speaking populations, foreign economic trade, cultural and political bodies. National President Mary Gray, 75 Silverstream Rd. Crofton Downs, Wellington vinmary.gray@paradise.net.nz National Treasurer Peter Kohing, 76 Churton Drive, Churton Park Wellington Kohing@actrix.gen.nz Auckland Branch President: Nora Yao, Auckland University. n.yao@auckland.ac.nz Secretary Treasurer: Mandy Yang. yang_hz@yahoo.com Christchurch Branch: President: Natasha Smith. sm@chgirls.school.nz Secretary Treasurer: Fiona Yen. batsu_manu@hotmail.com Wellington Branch: President: Marion Chiu. chiuclan@ihug.ihug.co.nz Secretary Treasurer: David Beard phoenix7788@@hotmail.com The Chinese Newsletter is published three times a year. Our subscription fee is $10 per annum. New members in the main cities and around the country are always welcome. Each of the branches holds a Chinese Speech Competition every year. In addition the Wellington Branch holds: A MONTHLY MANDARIN CORNER on the first Wednesday of every month, in the Wellington City Council Committee Room One at 101 Wakefield St. at 7.00 pm. People wanting to practise their Chinese language, or Chinese speakers wanting help with their English meet socially for a cup of tea and conversation. Also there is A MONTHLY CHINESE FEATURE FILM SHOW with English subtitles on the second Wednesday of each month, also in the Wellington City Council Committee Room One at 101 Wakefield St., at 7.30 pm, with tea and biscuits. Entry by gold coin donation. Wellington Branch activities are reported in the NZCFS Wellington monthly newsletter. Zhongwen An education site (in English) about Chinese Characters and Culture. Njstar Chinese language computer software
Our sister organisations	Australian China Friendship Society This will link you to the South Australian branch website with links to other Australian branches, as well as many more interesting China-related links. Canadian China Friendship Society of Ottawa Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (Youxie)
Education	Christchurch College of English Ltd English Language School Christchurch New Zealand. The Christchurch College of English New Zealand is an English language school offering courses to study and learn English as a Second language for general communication, business or academic purposes. University of Canterbury - Asian Studies This site has a lot of links to Chinese language and culture websites StudentHUB - Student Information New Zealand StudentHUB is a comprehensive online resource for New Zealand students. It provides information on many facets of student life in NZ including accommodation options, job search facilities, textbooks and student discounts.
Information about China	Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People's Government Including information on international exchanges, current news, introduction to province, friendly relations, embassies and consulates, international knowledge. Chinese Embassy News on China, NZ-China relations and visas. Chinese Culture Managed by the Ministry of Culture in China. It is in both Chinese and English and has a lot of useful information, introducing foreigners to all the aspects of Chinese culture and current cultural events, festivals and so on.
NZ Government Sites	NZ Immigration Service NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade NZ Trade Development Board Ethnic Affairs The Office of Ethnic Affairs provides a referral and information service for ethnic communities and policy advice to government . The site contains alot of information on Chinese in NZ including the government's apology for historical discrimination and the setting up of a trust with $5m to further Chinese culture in NZ. Christchurch City Council Information for Migrants
Chinese in New Zealand	HearSay Audio Magazine A website for people who want to improve their English. Developed by a group of professional writers,performers and broadcasters who saw the need for good clear spoken English within the community where there are many new English speakers struggling with the language. The magazine uses karaoke style, so that people can read and listen at the same time, which should clarify many pronunciation difficulties as well as providing information and entertainment. The magazine is published on the internet, weekly. The average price for the five minute audio plus text is less than $2-00. A free sample can be downloaded which explains how the magazine works and how to get the best value from it. Enquiries are welcomed. Asian youth in Christchurch An Asian Youth Club. Three language services available,including Chinese. For news and events, after-school classes, educational links, advisory service for parents. Chinese Professionals Network Launched by World Scientific Publishing, this internet portal aims to bridge the millions of overseas Chinese professionals by bringing them daily regional news as well as exclusive, timely and in-depth information on IT, e-commerce, statistical data education and more. This site might well be of interest to those of you who are "Chinese professionals overseas".
Business	Asia New Zealand Foundation A non-profit, apolitical organisation dedicated to promoting greater understanding between New Zealand and its Asian neighbours. Napier/Lianyungang sister cities business database A new site being developed to facilitate trade between the two cities. NZ Trade Development Board
	China Trader newsletter (pdf) No 49, Dec 2006 No 50, Jan 2007 Nov 2007
Sister cities	Sister Cities New Zealand